Adult Career and Continuing Education Services- Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) Syracuse

About

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) starts with the presumption that all individuals with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services and should have opportunities to work in jobs integrated within their communities. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors guide individuals through service programs they need to reach their employment goal.

Services Provided

Employment

• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment, supported employment)
• Work experience (e.g., vocational training programs, employment training programs, internships, volunteer)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment transition services)
• Career development (e.g., career counseling, job club, mentor)
• On-the-job training and support (e.g., job coach, assistive technology, supported employment)
• Youth and adult employment programs

Independent/Community Living

• Housing/Residential services (e.g., apartment, low-income housing, supported apartments, groups homes, intermediate care facility, community residence, treatment facility)
• Financial assistance (e.g., public assistance, financial literacy, social security benefits)
• Transportation (e.g., public transportation, driving instruction, vehicle modification, medical appointments)

Healthcare

• Health specialists serving youth with disabilities (e.g., developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral support, speech therapy, clinical evaluation, dentistry, music therapy, health insurance navigators)

Family Supports

• Evaluations (e.g., psychological, neurological, assistive technology, developmental)

Education/Training

• Vocational training programs

Supported Age Ranges

• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• JEFFERSON
• MADISON
• CAYUGA
• CORTLAND
• ONONDAGA
• OSWEGO